Sigma Alpha Epsilon - Auburn University

PAGE 2 A rriving on the Auburn University campus, David Pearce Sr. '70 didn't know much about the fraternity system. He took his time to adjust to college life, and aer getting to know several Sigma Alpha Epsilons living in the same apartment complex, he began to see the benefits of joining the brotherhood. David became a member of Alabama Alpha Mu his sophomore year; a decision that would define his college experience. Being part of an organization built on support and brotherhood was a new experience for David. "I grew up in a military family moving all the time. SAE was a stable place where several of my brothers have become my lifelong friends," he said. "We still talk on a regular basis even though we are spread out." SAE was a strong social and support system for David during his years at Auburn, and True Gentlemen Society ($250,000 and above) 550 Magnolia Society ($150,000 to $249,999) 1878 Society ($100,000 to $149,999) Alabama Alpha Mu Undergraduate Chapter DeVotie Society ($50,000 to $99,999) Anonymous Albert "Buddy" Redd Jr. '59 Phoenix Society ($25,000 to $49,999) George B. Clements '66 David Y. Pearce '70 Dr. Rob H. Owen Jr. '96 Purple and Gold Society ($10,000 to $24,999) William "Bew" White III '72 Jim A. Easterling 81 Sally and Brett W. Bussman '88 Charlie W. Regan '89 Brent T. Cook '91 Patrick F. Dye Jr. '84 Robb Crumpton III '02 Phi Alpha Society ($5,000 to $9,999) Joe N. Guy '61 Dr. O. William Reeder Jr. '68 William R. Grainger '72 Robert B. Witt '73 Kenneth R. Lee '76 David P. Herrick '84 Edward D. Allen '87 Chip W. Cleveland II '93 Clint Wilson '98 Camper O'Neal '04 Sam T. Winter '04 Minerva Society ($1,000 to $4,999) William J. Smith '64 Burt M. Cloud '66 John F. Cooke '67 Marbut G. Gaston Jr. '67 John E. Hall Jr. '67 Robert E. Sassor '67 In memory of Robert T. "Bob Tom" Snellgrove John Cooke '68 John P. Fitzhugh '68 William L. Radney III '69 Walter "Mac" Beale Jr. '74 Stan E. Jones III '77 J. Trey Sanders III '87 Steuart A. Evans Jr. '88 John E. Hall III '94 Mr. and Mrs. George R. Parker '94 Robert E. Poundstone IV '95 L. "Tipper" Tipton '95 Stephen R. McRae '96 James "Mason" Johnston Sr. '97 In memory of Joe F. Lassiter '97 Philip A. Currie '01 Jonathan D. ornbury '03 Matthew B. Murphy '06 Bo Hakmon '09 New Boy Society (Up to $999) Tim M. Jenkins '62 W. Fred Blackmon '66 F. Steven Brice Jr. '68 omas K. Gambill '70 William S. Weeks '72 Christopher T. Yohn '87 James H. Sims '90 Richard W. Gilchrist Jr. '03 W e are deeply grateful to 50 brothers and friends for contributing $453,255 to the Founded in Tradition, Continuing the Legacy: e Campaign for Alabama Alpha Mu. ese individuals recognize the importance of ensuring the future of Alabama Alpha Mu and have demonstrated a sense of gratitude for their personal experience. Commitments are still needed from the rest of our alumni to achieve our goal of $1 million. All donors contributing a minimum of $2,500 to the campaign will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the chapter dorms. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please contact our campaign coordinator at (785) 843-1661 with any corrections. Campaign Status At-a-Glance As of june 29, 2016 Campaign Goal $1 Million Total Commitments $453,255 Total Contributors 50 Mailable Alumni 1,433 More information will be sent soon about how to add your name to our donor list! HONORING BROTHERHOOD BONDS DaviD Pearce Sr. '70 ShareS hiS caPital camPaign involvement the encouragement he received as a brother pushed him to take on leadership roles both in and out of the fraternity. David began college as an engineering major, even serving as the vice president of the school of engineering, before changing course and graduating with a degree in business in 1970. He also married the SAE sweetheart, Fran Weissinger, the same year. Aer receiving an ROTC commission and fulfilling his military obligation in 1971, he accepted his father-in-law's offer to go into business with him on the family farm. David and Fran became interested in the fledgling catfish business and began expanding the original 40 acres of farm ponds that Fran's dad had converted to culturing catfish .When they turned over the operation to their sons in 2003, it had been expanded to 1,400 acres of ponds. Alabama Alpha Mu has been a constant in the Pearce family, with both of David's sons, David Pearce Jr. '94 and William Pearce '96, also members of the fraternity. Once his sons became members, David was asked to serve on the house corporation and later as chairman to help supervise the chapter's last major renovation project nearly 20 years ago. When Founded in Tradition, Continuing the Legacy: e Campaign for Alabama Alpha Mu was announced, David wanted to once again become involved with improving the chapter house. "It was a goal we had set when I was on the house corporation board," he said. "e project is needed to keep the facilities up to date and competitive with other fraternities." He encourages all alumni to give back through the capital campaign to preserve Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Auburn. "It's a part of all of the Alpha Mu brothers' history and we all want to see it continue to prosper." David and Fran live in Browns, Alabama. ey enjoy spending time with their eight grandchildren and traveling. When he isn't working, David can be found on the golf course three to four days a week. You can connect with him at dypearce@ alabamacatfishfeedmill.com. THANK YOU, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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